Southern California Walnut Bonsai
NameSouthern California Walnut Bonsai
Species NameJuglans californica
Common NameSouthern California Walnut
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)40
Container TypeCeramic
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk FeaturesFissured bark
Foliage TypeDeciduous, pinnately compound
Height (cm)55
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityGood
Is Floweringtrue
Is Fruitingtrue
Notable FeaturesProduces small, edible walnuts; features distinctive pinnately compound foliage; develops attractive, deeply furrowed bark with age.
Description
This specimen represents a Southern California Walnut (Juglans californica) cultivated for bonsai, characterized by its pinnately compound leaves and the production of small, round fruits. While the image shows a branch, a bonsai of this species would feature a robust trunk and attractive, fissured bark as it matures. It is a deciduous tree, offering seasonal interest with its foliage and fruit.
